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RHENA FARNUM ABT 1909 MICH

vdemare1 — 9 Jan 2009 1:00:18 GMT

RHENA IS THE DAU. OF LEWIS JONATHAN & MAUDE HISER FARNUM.SHE WAS BORN IN MICH,POSSIBLY IN OR NEAR THE BIG RAPID OR GRAND RAPID AREAS.ON THE 1910 CENSUS SHE IS 10 MONTHS & LIV. W / HER PARENTS IN CRETE TOWNSHIP ILLINOIS. ON 1920 CENSUS AT AGE 10 SHE IS LIV W / HER PARENTS IN GRAND RAPIDS.THE 1930 CENSUS HER FATHER IS DECEASED & SHE IS NOT LIV. IN THE HOME W / HER MOTHER & SIBLINGS.SHE HAD 1 BROTHER GALE WHO WAS BORN IN ILL., 2 SISTERS,MARY & ELIZABETH BOTH BORN IN MICH.AND AN OLDER HALF SISTER TREVA FROM HER DADS 1ST MARRIAGE. SHE HAS BEEN A BRICK WALL TO FIND.WILL APPRECIATE WHAT EVER HELP SOMEONE CAN BE.

Bolth (Boalth)

mjudithl — 9 Jan 2009 2:03:38 GMT

GGrandfather Julius Bolth immigrated 1865, to US. Brother Jens Bolth traveld with him. Looking for information about Jens, B.6 March,1851. Both brothers were born in Eld,Sogn og Fjordane, Norway. Father-Peter Schrader Boalth, Mother- Anna Rosalia Caroline Brandis. Julius married, and raised a family in Maryland.

Starting a family tree and question--

louanncagle — 8 Jan 2009 11:44:43 GMT

I am starting a family tree and am inserting only the ones that are deceased, so far. Is it ok to list living relatives in this tree with or without their knowledge? I think that I will contact these people and get their permission. I had been suggested to earlier about the posting of living person's data.

ship list circassia 1883

bossmanglasgow2006 — 8 Jan 2009 6:43:15 GMT

looking for ship passenger list for circassia,docked usa march 1883. thank you

LYNDELL J. REED & WIFE TREVA MAE FARNUM , MICH

vdemare1 — 8 Jan 2009 2:48:02 GMT

TREVA WAS THE DAU. OF LEWIS J & EVE EDBERG FARNUM.SHE MARRIED 2ND HUSBAND LYNDELL REED DEC. 1921.SHE HAD A DAU.LILLIAN FROM 1ST MARRIAGE.IS UNKNOWN IF ANY CHILDREN FROM 2ND MARRIAGE. TREVAS FARNUM FAMILY COUSINS LOOKING FOR INFO IF THERE WERE CHILDREN OF THIS MARRIAGE . ALSO WOULD LIKE TO MAKE CONTACT WITH CURRENT LIVING FAMILY MEMBERS OF TREVA & LYNDELL REED. LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM ANY FAMILY .

LILLIAN WYONNE KARICOFE 1916-1993 MICH

vdemare1 — 8 Jan 2009 2:39:54 GMT

LILLIAN WAS THE DAU OF HARRY & TREVA MAE FARNUM KARICOFE.SHE MARRIED GEORGE CLINTON THOMAS.THEY HAD AT LEAST 3 CHILDREN,2 DAUGHTERS & 1 SON WHO ALL MAY STILL BE LIVING. LILLIANS MICH. FARNUM COUSINS ARE LOOKING TO MAKE CONTACT W / HER CHILDREN & OR OTHER LIVING DESCENDENTS.LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING SOON FROM ANY FAMILY.

Fernandes,Augustus (Gus)

hello322 — 8 Jan 2009 1:00:46 GMT

My maternal grandmother, Hilda, had a brother who left home and went to the usa as a young man. I have found a WW1 draft registration card ,1917-1918, with this name.
I am not sure if there were any descendants as he died in the war. Please respond if you reconize the name.

Followup on lead in search of birthmother

gjehjms7 — 7 Jan 2009 3:26:47 GMT

Does anyone know of a Glory Albert who lived in Miami, Fl and was born in 1927? She may have been a friend of my birthmother, Edna who was born in the summer of 1925 and of Irish & Cherokee Indian decent. I was supposed to be named after Glory but vital satistics made error and name is Gloria Jean.

Peskin Family Originally From Brest Litovsk, Belarus

West24th — 7 Jan 2009 10:01:30 GMT

I'm looking for any information on The Four Sons Of Moishe PESZKIN or Spelled PESZKIE or PESHKIN, who came to The United States and settles in Patterson, New Jersey, Cleveland, Ohio and New York City.

Henry Numering System for Descendant Reports

PhilCordes — 7 Jan 2009 12:23:22 GMT

Does FTM provide the option of using the Henry Numbering system for Descendancy Reports?

Putting together a Family History book

PhilCordes — 7 Jan 2009 12:18:46 GMT

Has the newer versions of FTM done away with the capability of putting out a Book. FTM always had a "Book" link in its tool bar. Does the new version still have it and does it work in the same manner as it did in versin 2005?

looking for Errett R. Beghtel's wife's name

louanncagle — 5 Jan 2009 11:40:15 GMT

I am a beginner here, and have learned that he had either Ruth M. or Estella as a wife and his children are as follows: Janice Johnston, Guy A., Roger and Jerry and Arden Dale. These are my ants and uncles and I am very clear about the spelling of the name Beghtel and Errett. I am limited on my definite records except the family Bible. Please help me if you can. It is greatly appreciated.

Bryla Search Help

caskor57 — 6 Jan 2009 12:33:46 GMT

I am searching for information about my great grandparents Michael Bryla and Helen Klopota (Bryla). My grandmother, Frances Josephine Bryla was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 6, 1890. She later married Casimer F. Koralewski in Toledo, Ohio and died in Toledo on July 2, 1981.
I cannot find any information about her parents, Michael and Helen in Detroit or, for that matter, Michigan or the USA. I have also searched Polish web sites to no avail.
I am new at this and am really stumped, and frustrated, as to where to go from here. Any help and/or advise would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Cas

ELLEN AMANDA ROHRER JULY 1883 MICH

vdemare1 — 6 Jan 2009 12:00:20 GMT

ELLEN WAS BORN IN MILLINGTON,TUSCOLA CO & WAS THE DAU. OF GEORGE & EFFIE FARNUM ROHRER. SHE GRADUATED FROM MILLINGTON H.S.. SHE IS SUPPOSE TO HAVE MARRIED & POSSIBLELY HAD CHILDREN. NO RECORD OF MARRIAGE OR CHILDREN HAVE BEEN FOUND.SHE HAD 3 SISTERS,GERTRUDE,LOIS & PAULINE & 1 BROTHER DAVID. ANY INFO ON ELLEN AND OR HER FAMILY / DESCENDENTS WILL BE APPRECIATED. THANKS.

Information on Errett R. Beghtel

louanncagle — 5 Jan 2009 11:59:41 GMT

My e-mail is louanncagle@att.net, please mail me your information if you wish. My father: Arden Dale Beghtel was a son of Errett Randall Beghtel. His sister: Janice Johnson, and his brothers: Jerry Beghtel, Roger Beghtel. I am looking for Errett Randal Beghtel's wife's name who mothered these children.

Alfred E Hilton - New York

colin1930 — 4 Jan 2009 2:41:17 GMT

I am looking for any information on Alfred Ernest Hilton b.1885 in Pontefract, Yorks,England.He emigrated to the US in 1909, on the SS Saxonia to Boston. I believe that the final destination was Brooklyn, New York and he later married(don't know who to) and died there.I have looked through some of the later US census returns but cannot find him.
Any help would be appreciated.

Colin

US Marriage Look-Up - Chapin

stephenrmarks — 25 Nov 2008 1:48:32 GMT

Is there a kind person out there who would look for the marriage of Jim (James?) Chapin to Jeanne Elspeth Burke in the year range circa 1910 - 1920 for me please?

My Ancestry subscription only covers the UK. Glad to reciprocate with UK look-ups.

I'm trying to establish who were the parents of Jim C. I believe that they emigrated from England to the US in the late 1800's.

Steve

Battery Officers' Course- Special No. 14 2nd Section 1941

WellnitzReeder — 5 Jan 2009 1:51:57 GMT

I recently came across a kind of yearbook page with pictures of 50+ fresh-faced Army 2nd Lieutenants at Ft. Sill attending the Battery Officers' Course. I wanted to be able to share it, but wasn't sure of the best way to go about it. I'm going to scan and attach here. This is from July 1941.
These are the class members, all are 2nd Lts. and I have no further information.
W.C. Mouser,
D.D. McElwrath,
G.D. McGehee,
P.L. Miller,
A.H. Munkenbeck,
F. Myeers,
J.C. Perry,
C.L. Pratt,
T.M. Prescott,
L.M. Prince,
B.J. Randall Jr,
D Rasmussen,
A.A. Rathofer,
Ernest Lane Reeder,
M.H. Robinson,
C.A. Rollo,
R.C. Rush Jr,
S.R. Ryser,
E.D. Schroeder,
J.W. Skinner Jr,
F.E. Silva Jr,
K.B. Stark,
E.J. Turner,
R.O. VanHorn,
M.A. Walsworth,
H.E. White,
A.G. Wilcox,
L.B. Wilson

A Giant Puzzle - Lindsay and Graham

JDJames89 — 14 Sep 2008 4:04:47 GMT

All right, this one is going to be a whopper. I have been racking my brain with this family for years and have come up with many compelling pieces of a puzzle, but I just cannot manage to put it all together. I thought put what I have out there and offer it to the Ancestry Community in hopes to find some sort of solution. I’ve already posted parts of it individually, trying to figure this out on my own, but here’s everything together and all the information I have on two families with some sort of definite tie…although I can’t concretely prove.

First, let me begin with the information I have on my family going back, all concrete. Mary A. (Lindsay) (Bacheler) Smith was my great great great great grandmother. She was born about 183- somewhere in Canada to parents John Lindsay (according to her death certificate) of Scotland (according to death certificate and census records for her and what appears to be her brothers) and Sarah (UNKNOWN MAIDEN NAME) Lindsay, who was born about 1811 in Ireland (1860 Placer County, California Census).

An interesting account of Mary’s life is given in her obituary 1908:

January 19, 1908
The Anaconda Standard
LIFE WELL SPENT ENDS
MRS. M. A.. SMITH DEAD
LONG PROMINENT IN CHURCH AND
TEMPERANCE WORK.
A BEAUTIFUL CHARACTER
Leaves behind her many who dearly
loved her—Did world of good
in Butte, where she lived since
first railroad.
Butte lost a sincere and highly esteemed
Christian worker when Mrs.
Mary A. Smith, wife of Samuel G.
Smith, peacefully passed away at the
family home, at 803 West Copper
street, last night, after an invalidism
of eight months. She died without
pain, her near relatives at the bedside.
Mrs. Smith was one of the founders
of the first free public library of
Butte. She was also prominent in the
temperance movement and one of the
early members of the W. C. T. U. Few
women have enjoyed a greater and
more fruitful activity in church life.
She will be mourned by many who
learned to love and honor her. Mrs.
Smith had reached the ripe age of 72
years.
Early in the West.
Born in Canada, Mrs. Mary Smith
moved Into Illinois early in life and
later went to California with her
children behind an ox team back
in 1852. Butte became the family
home in 1881. Coming in on one of the
first passenger trains over the rails,
just laid, of the old Utah & Northern
railway, now the Oregon Short Line.
Mrs. Smith had since lived in this city
and throughout her residence has
made opportunities looking to the best
welfare of those about her. Her life
was an example of Christian sacrifice
and effort. She did a world of
good in many little ways that will
never be known except to those who
were benefited. There are scores who
will never know that it was through
Mrs. Smith's efforts that they were
blessed. Her beautiful character was
one that might well be emulated.
Four children mourn this Christian
woman—W. C. Batchelor, for nine
years cashier of the First National
bank and as many more assistant
postmaster of the Butte office and now
a resident of Seattle. Mrs. Herman
Hauswirth, Miss Rhea Smith and G.
L. Smith, secretary and treasurer of
the Butte Copper company, all of this
city. The late Mrs. Robert Hauswirth
was another daughter. Mrs. Smith Is
also survived by two sisters in California,
and two brothers In Nevada.
The funeral will start at 1:30 o'clock
tomorrow afternoon from the home of
Mrs. H. Hauswirth, 717 West Quartz
street, proceeding to the First Presbyterian
church, where services will be
held.

Now, these dates are most likely estimates, probably given by one of her children (her son Wilbur Bacheler is the informant on her death certificate) and cannot be taken for exact information, but other sources prove it to be relatively accurate. Unfortunately, because of the time frame and the fast moving with which the Lindsays family moved, I cannot find a record I know is them for sure until 1860.

Taking what information I have managed to collect, I can make a rough timeline. The family came to the U.S. between about 1841 and 1843 (years between Jacob and John Lindsay’s births according to 1850 and 1860 censuses, and 1842 is recorded on what could possibly be a later census record for eldest brother David). There is a slim chance that they might be recorded in a very early Canadian census as they were there from at least 1834-1841, but I have come across nothing as of yet, and I don’t know exactly where in Canada they lived (although there was only a small part of the country civilized in the 1830’s-1840’s). Also, because boarder crossing records don’t start until 1895, I can’t find record of their crossing, but it does appear they went directly to Illinois and lived there from about 1843 (just before Joseph’s birth) to about 1850 (just before Alice’s birth in “Mo” [Missouri?]). As of 1850, the family seems to be on the way West.

The family then, doesn’t show up for certain until the 1860 census of Secret Ravine, Placer Co, California. Mary is living with her first husband, Chauncey Darwin Bacheler, her mother, and apparently all but one of her siblings in Secret Ravine, California. Bacheler and the oldest Lindsay boys are listed as miners, which makes sense with local history and information and short biographies I have gathered on C.D. Bacheler.

Information from this census is:
Name birth year (approximate) location
Sarah Lindsay 1811 Ireland
David “ 1833 Canada
John “ 1835 “
Mary A “Batchelor” 1841 (this one seems off) “
C.D. “Batchelor” 1832 Ill
Joseph Lindsay 1844 “
Elizabeth “ 1846 “
Alice 1850 “Mo”

It appears that the father John Lindsay is gone. I know nothing of this man, except for his name and birth LOCATION, and have never seen him on a record except for Mary A’s death certificate. I believe he might have died just prior to the family coming west in 1850, perhaps before 1848 as I will explain in time.

After this, the Lindsay family unit breaks up. I know that Mary separated with C.D. Bacheler after having two children and remarries to a man named Samuel G. Smith, with whom she is living in Elko County, Nevada, as of 1880. Shortly after that, she came to Butte, Montana, where she lived out the remainder of her life. I have a hard time finding record of the other siblings that I can link for sure, although I have compelling records that might be for brothers David, John and Jacob in Elko Co, Nevada. I have been able to find absolutely nothing on the girls, aside from the fact that two of them are still alive and living in California in 1908. If anyone recognizes any of the Lindsay kids, please let me know. Even mother Sarah Lindsay seems to disappear.

Having come to a dead end, I kept looking and came across an 1850 Census for Weber Co, Utah (after research, it turns out the census was actually taken in 1851 and is sometimes referred to as the 1851 census, which is important in my case), in which it appears the Lindsay kids are all living together, and supplies the following information:

Name birth year (approximate) location
James “Grayham” 1805 Ireland
Christiana “ 1794 Penn
Hannah “ 1821 N J
Sarah “ 1813 Ireland
Eliza “ 1826 Penn
Robert “ 1829 “
George “ 1832 “
Mary “ 1834 “
James “ 1836 “
Margaret “ 1838 Ill
Samuel “ 1842 Ill
Augusta “ 1848 Iowa
Christiana “ 1849 “Des” (meaning Deseret/Utah)
John K “Jimieson” 1842 Penn
Julia A Reed 1839 NY
Matilda “Lindsey” 1834 Ca (presumably Canada)
David “ 1835 “
John “ 1837 “
Mary A “ 1838 “
Jacob “ 1841 “
Joseph “ 1843 Ill
Elizabeth 1845 Ill

The birth order, approximate years, and odd combination of birth locations makes me certain these are the children. Ca is said to be California by Ancestry’s transcription, but given the time period and the census keeper’s inconsistent abbreviations (what starts out as “Deseret” becomes “Des” halfway through, “Indian Territory” to “Ind. Ter.” And “Canada” to “Can.”) Obviously, they are living with another family, which makes sense in 1851 as they were on their way west. I thought at first, and still consider, that the children were just staying temporarily at the house as they moved to California, to join their parents who were somewhere or another. I searched for John and Sarah perhaps somewhere else in 1860, but had absolutely no luck.

I decided to look into James Graham, to maybe figure out any sort of relationship he could had to the Lindsays. Since his birth date was close to my Sarah Lindsay’s and they both come from Ireland, I thought perhaps they were siblings or cousins or relatives of some sort, explaining why the children would stay with Graham. I have found no proof one way or the other on this theory, but do not discredit it.

I did learn a lot about Graham, however, and it does not appear he had a sister that could be Sarah. Other information includes the following short biography:

“Name: James Graham
Birth Date: 11 Oct 1804
Birth Place: Enniskillen, Fermanagh, Ireland
Parents: Robert and Anna Barrow Graham
Death Date: 09 Dec 1857
Death Place: Ogden, Weber, Utah
Arrival: 7 Aug 1849, Howard Egan Independent Co.
Spouse: Mary Ann Butler
Marriage Date: abt 1824
Marriage Place: possibly Pennsylvania
Spouse's Birth Date: 18 Apr 1804
Spouse's Birth Place: New Castle Co., Pennsylvania
Spouse's Death Date: Aug 1846
Spouse's Death Place: Iowa

Married 2nd: Orilla Crandall (Div)-No children Date: 3 Feb 1846 , Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois Born: 29 Jan 1803 , Cramma, Northumberland, Upper Canada

Married 3rd: Sarah Thompson -No children Date: 28 Feb 1848 , Winter Quarters, Nebraska Born: 10 Sep 1810 , Newton, Camaraddy, Derry, Ireland

Married 4th: Hannah Tucker Reed Date: 9 Sep 1849 , Salt Lake City, Utah Born: 10 May 1821 Lower Eversham, Burlington, New Jersey Died: 11 Dec 1904 , Bennington, Bear Lake, Idaho

Married 5th: Christiana Nixon Gregory -No children Date: 09 Sep 1849 , Salt Lake City, Utah Born: 19 Mar 1793 , Kensington, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Little is known of James ' early life. After his first marriage, they lived in Laurel Hill, Chester, Pennsylvania , where at least six of their 11 children were born. It is not known when they joined the Church, although they may have been living in Hancock County prior to the exodus. Their son, Robert , was baptized in 1841 . They were probably baptized in about 1840 while living in Bear Creek, Hancock, Illinois, a rural town outside Nauvoo . His first wife, Mary Ann , died in Iowa in 1846 enroute to Utah . He married his third wife in Winter Quarters . The family continued on to the Valley. On 9 September 1849 , James married Hannah and her mother, Christiana . He and his family were the first settlers of Riverdale , in Weber County . He and his sons laid claim to all the land between Uintah and Wilson's Lane on the west side of the Weber River . They worked the land for many years. He died there.

Children of 1st wife: Eliza Jane , b. 6 Nov 1825 , Laurel Hill, Chester, Pennsylvania . Md. John Pack . D. Feb 1865 . Ann Isabelle , b. Jun 1827 , Laurel Hill, Pennsylvania . Robert , b. 8 Feb 1829 , Laurel Hill, Pennsylvania . Md, 1859 , Mary Ellen Reed . D. 27 Jan 1888 , Millville, Cache, Utah . George Butler , b. 10 Mar 1831 , Laurel Hill, Pennsylvania . Md. 1856 , Phebe Ann Allen . D. 18 Sep 1906 , Almo, Cassia, Idaho . Elenor , b. 1833 , Laurel Hill, Pennsylvania . D. 1834/5 , Pennsylvania . Mary Elizabeth , b. 8 Oct 1836 , Laurel Hill, Pennsylvania . Md. 1854 , Elihu Moroni Allen . D. 2 Jul 1906 , Huntsville, Utah . Margaret , b. 1837 , Hancock Co., Illinois . Md. Jason Reid Luce . James , b. 29 Jun 1838 , Hancock Co., Illinois . D. Jul 1861 , Weber Co., Utah . Joseph Smith , b. Aug 1840 , Bear Creek, Hancock, Illinois . D. 19 Oct 1849 . Samuel , b. 7 Jun 1844 , Nauvoo, Illinois . D. 24 Jul 1861 , Weber Co., Utah . Brigham , b. Apr 1846 , Nauvoo, Illinois .

Children of 4th wife: Christianna , b. 15 Jun 1850 , Ogden, Utah . Md. Franklin Edward Weaver . D. 1927 . William Benona , b. 24 Mar 1852 , Riverdale, Utah . Md. Margaret Hope Williams . D. 18 Mar 1926 . Joy Belnap”

I find this “Sarah Thompson” to be very interesting. She was born about the same time as my Sarah (UNKNONW) Lindsay, (according to what must have been on the marriage record, anyhow) in Ireland as well. I don’t know my Sarah’s maiden name, but it could very well have been Thompson. I’ve been in contact with a few different descendants of James Graham’s and his wives, but no one seems to know anything more about this Sarah Thompson aside from her birth and marriage dates.

There are a couple of reasons that I believe Sarah Thompson might be my Sarah Lindsay. James and Sarah reportedly had no children, and it seems odd to me that someone Sarah Thompson’s age wouldn’t have been married at least once before, or have already have children before marrying in 1848.

I’ve done research and found that the other two individuals on the 1850 Weber census, after all of the Grahams and before the Lindseys (John “Jimieson” and Julia Reed), are children and relatives of James’s wives from previous marriages (making them step-children and in-laws). If the Lindseys were perhaps Sarah Thompson’s children from a previous marriage, this would fit right in.

Also, by 1860, when my Sarah Lindsay and her children are seen in California for sure, James Graham had passed away, and his family is seen still living in Weber without him. Most of the children were old enough to be out on their own, but all of the wives EXCEPT Sarah Thompson are still present. The Lindsey kids are nowhere to be seen in the household either because they are in California.

I think that Sarah Thompson might have, before or after James Graham’s death, left to live with her children who were old enough to support her, and maybe went back to the name Lindsay. Or, she might have still been going by Graham and the census taker failed to make the difference in his record. IF, that is, Sarah Thompson and my Sarah Lindsay are one and the same.

The problem is, I can’t find evidence to prove or disprove the theory. I would be happy either way. If someone could help me find out more about my Sarah Lindsay or Sarah Thompson, I would be immensely happy. I would like to see if I can’t see when and where either of them died.

I’ve done some research in the Mormon migration to Utah in the 1850’s. There is no doubt in my mind that the Lindsay’s, even if they aren’t married into James Graham’s family, traveled with the Mormon’s as they went from Illinois to California at the time they were as well.

I’ve looked into land immigration records and can account for James, his two eldest sons, and both of his wives after Sarah Thompson. The problem is, I don’t know when or with what party the rest of the Graham children – those from James and his first wife’s marriage – came across. It was obviously after 1848 (James didn’t leave for Utah with Egan until 1849) and before 1851 (when the Weber Co census was taken), but I cannot find them explicitly. Since James’s first wife died just before he married Sarah Thompson in 1848 and he didn’t get married again until he was in Utah, Sarah Thompson most likely took care of the Graham children, and, I’m sure, traveled with them when they all came to meet their father and two brothers in Utah. If I could find out what party they traveled with, I might be able to find the Lindsey children, if Sarah is indeed Sarah Lindsay. If not, there should still be records of the Lindsays somewhere, as I am positive they traveled with one Mormon party whether or not they had any ties to James Graham.

I’m no novice at genealogy anymore (not an expert, but I’ve had a lot of experience by now), and I have been racking my brain for years now on this family, finding bits here and there that I can’t quite fit together, so I thought I’d give the Ancestry Community a try with ALL of the pieces I have and see if someone can’t help me make a concrete connection. There’s something there, I just know it, but it’s flitting just out of reach.

So, in short, I am trying to find all the information on ANY and ALL of the people mentioned to see if I can’t make the pieces fit together.

If anyone can help me, knows where I might find further information, or if there’s any other information I could possibly give, please let me know. Thank you all so much in advance. I hope I can finally make some sense of all of this.

dempseys bar

irishjack60 — 4 Jan 2009 12:38:22 GMT

would anyone know where the jack dempseys first original bar would be?i know its in new york somewhere.i know it has been closed for 30 or more years.iam looking to see if it is still standing and who owns it.i was told long ago that dempsey use to hang boxers pictures that he knew in that bar,and that my grandfathers picture was among them,his name was john lafy,known as rose bud or kid lafey.he knew jack dempsey.i would be ever so grateful for information..thanks jackie

ROBERT PHIPPS 1904 CHICAGO ILL

vdemare1 — 4 Jan 2009 2:20:23 GMT

ROBERT WAS THE SON OF ROBERT CRAIG & BLANCHE VAUGHN PHIPPS. HE WAS BORN 23 OCT 1904 IN CHICAGO. HE HAD A SISTER JEANNETE(JANET) WHO WAS BORN 10 NOV 1906 CHICAGO . HE IS FOUND ON THE 1920 CENSUS AT AGE 15 LIV W/ HIS PARENTS & SISTER IN WASHINGTON TWP, CASS CO , INDIANA ( A SUB SECTION OF LOGANSPORT INDIANA .HIS FATHER DIED IN 1921 YET THE FAMILY REMAINED IN LOGANSPORT . THE 1930 CENSUS FINDS HIS MOM & SISTER MOVED BACK TO CHICAGO BUT NO TRACE OF ROBERT . NOT KNOWN IF HE REMAINED IN INDIANA , WENT BACK TO ILL OR ELSE WHERES .ANY INFO ON ROBERT OF ANY FAMILY HE WENT ON TO HAVE WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED . THANKS .

Langners in Buffalo, New York

Tracey406montana — 3 Jan 2009 1:52:34 GMT

Hello,
I'm looking for information on the descendants of Mieczyslaw "Mathew" Langner who was born OCtober 2, 1872 in Poland and moved to Buffalo, New York about 1890.

Please reply if you have any information.

thank you

Pilaszewski Search

caskor57 — 1 Jan 2009 7:41:58 GMT

I am looking for more information concerning my maternal grandmother. She was born Mary Obidowski in Russia/Poland in 1894 - 1896. She came to the USA around 1913 - 1914. Married Stefan (Stephen) Borowski, who died in 1920. She married again to a man named Pilaszewski. Outside of her death in 1967, I find nothing else. I'd like to know more about her and her second marrige/husband.

looking for Beghtel ancestry from Indiana

louanncagle — 3 Jan 2009 4:25:40 GMT

First I want to thank the person who answered me on my last thread. That helped a little.
I am not sure, but I think Errett had 4 children: Arden Dale Beghtel, Jerry Beghtel, Roger Beghtel and Janice Johnson. These were my ants and uncles. Janice and Calvin Johnson had three children: Neal, Verl and Lois Meyer. I know nothing about Jerry and Roger's lives. If they got married or had children or where they live. If anyone has any information on Denise Geirke, Darel Beghtel, and Dale Beghtel, that would help.
Thank you for the information on Errett Beghtel and his parents names. They are: Estella B McTaggert and Father: Herbert Monroe Sickafoose. Lois is my cousin and it looks like she married a Geirke: David Gierke and I do not know their children, how many or their names. Thanks for your help, Karen and I hope to hear from you again. If I can help you in the Beghtel ancestry, please let me know. I just go started on this venture.

James Lloyd Powell b. Mar 12, 1842

bobbelco — 2 Jan 2009 6:08:41 GMT

I am looking for information on James Lloyd Powell. He was the son of Joseph and Mary (Williams) Powell, both born in Wales. James was born in or near Summit Hill/Mauch Chunk, Carbon County, PA on March 12, 1842. He was married (possibly in 1880). His grave marker is titled "Father" so it would seem he had at least one child. The 1920 census shows him living in Johnstown, PA with my great-grand father, Evor. In the 1920 census he is listed as a widower.

boxer

irishjack60 — 30 Dec 2008 5:07:39 GMT

looking for information of jane burk married to john lafey,penna.jane born1856 england.lafey born pa.had a son john lafey 1881,became famous for his boxing in 1900.lived in ellengowan pa.any help would be great.

Linking a name in 2 places on a family tree

dlsamartini — 19 Dec 2008 11:36:02 GMT

While doing research on ancestry.com I came across the same name that is located at 2 different places on the family tree. Is there some way of linking the that name together without having to delete one?

burk family

irishjack60 — 30 Dec 2008 5:27:46 GMT

looking for information about micheal and catharine burk.married 1861.came from ireland 1866.had a daughter jane born 1856 england.a daughter margaret a burk born 1867in pa.setteled in st nicholas village pa.jane i think married john lafey.had a son john j lafey born 1881.became famous for his boxing in 1900.lost track of jane burk lafey,need help finding her and catharine burk.

Searching for any leads on Sarah Jane Hutton, NJ

srcon2000 — 28 Dec 2008 2:29:59 GMT

I am looking for info on Sarah Jane Hutton. Her father was born in Maryland and her mother was born in Ireland. Sarah Jane lived in New Jersey and was married to Henry M. Provost. They had 9 children. One census record has her father listed as William and mother as Jane. I'm not sure if this is her father and mother. Any help will be apprecitated. I am new to all this and did not realize how time cosuming it is and frustrating.

O'Gorman (American serviceman) based in Queensland 1916

ZelmanGregg_Tree — 30 Dec 2008 7:15:44 GMT

Hi,

I need some advice on how to find out the names of American serviceman who were based in Queensland in 1916 (or perhaps were just passing through around July 1916). Is there a US military database I can look up?

This is all I know about my paternal great-grandfather - name is O'Gorman. He was an American serviceman and had a "liaison" with my great-grandmother in Brisbane approximately July 1916. My grandmother was born April 1917. There is no father recorded on her birth certificate. I am very sure he would have been unaware he had fathered a child.

...just one of those skeltons in the closet. :-)

Cheers and thanks for your consideration of my question.
Kate

Annie R.(Cameron) (Schruman) Duff - from Canada to USA

sandimcintyre51 — 28 Dec 2008 12:41:03 GMT

Hello: I'am trying to locate death information on my grandmothers sister:

Annie Regina Cameron - b. 12-6-1903 in Chester Basin,Nova Scotia.
Annie's parent's were George Bernie Cameron and Mary Ellen(Eisnor)Cameron.

Annie was married first to Max Schruman - they had one son George who was killed in England during WW2.

Annie's second marriage was to Alex Duff - they had 2 son's - Tyrone & Gary - no birth info on them maybe late 1930's early 1940's.
During her marriage to Alex they were living in British Columbia.

I believe sometime in the 1970's they came to the USA but not sure of the area.

We've been searching for 8 years for Annie's death info - with "no" luck.

Thanks to all in advance for any information on the above.

Have old photos. Are they your relatives?

lbouett — 23 Dec 2008 11:57:39 GMT

If they are, send me a message @ lydiaamoreno@aol.com
I collected old photos and now would like to get them back to you. All I ask is for the postage, as I do have tons.
List:
1.Mystle Ruth Finnell- Simpson College 1906
2.Betty Lee Nixon Johnstone with Myrtle- 1950
3.Mary Ann Blaurelh- with parents: Helen and Arthur(?)
4.group: A. D. Shepard, Mrs. Alice Curtis, Jessie Williamson, Ella Briggs.
5. Dr. Sachs and daughter- 1950
6. Dr. Paul Davenport- 1951
7. Alma Davenport-1951
8. Lena Miller- 1954 olympia Washington
9. George and Jennie Rogers- 1950
10. Lottie Daggett
11. Group: Edgar Burnell,Jas. E. and Sylvia Schlosser, Dr. Sachs, Edith Bigelow.
12. Group: Evah Wood, Alberta Black, Elizabeth Nash
13. Group: Gerogia Melville, CHester Crangle, Nollie Noble
14. house: 603 Wheeler Ave, Alympia Washington (myrtles)
15. Debbie Finnell age 3- 1970
16. Anderson home: 212Henery St.
17. Norma and George King- 1943
18. Theresa Davis- 1922 Rainier Oregon
19. Mar and Mrs. Louis Jones- 1930- LA, Ca
20. Group: George Apostaton, Norma King, George King- 1943 Oregon
21. William A. Finnell and Myrtle Ruth Finnell.
22. Mrs. J.M. Wellwood at Penney Farms
23. J.C. Penney at Penney farms
24. Miss DeGolier with Mrs. Nordahl
25. Mrs. Ida M. Root
26. group: Dan Poling, Mr. and Mrs, Clark, J.C. Penney, Mrs. Poling.
27. Miss Van Horn at Penney Farms
28. Group: Edith Wykoff, Mrs. Whitlatch, Emma Dobbest, Alice Donaldson.
29. Marian Finney and Ida Schierholtz
30. Dick, Pauline, Paul, and Bill Finell- 1949

Thompson

americaneagle64 — 23 Dec 2008 6:39:59 GMT

I am looking for my grandfathers ancestry.
His name: Joseph Elmer Thompson Born 12/27/1912 in N.J.
His Father: William A. Thompsom Born: 1852
His Grandfathers name: Albet C. Thompson Born 1851 in N.J.
He was married to Sarah Felton Born in N.J.
If you have any info please contact me here or at mteagle31@yahoo.com

Tillotson

americaneagle64 — 23 Dec 2008 6:28:27 GMT

I am looking for information on the ancestry of my grandfather:
JAMES TILLOTSON Born: 9/9/1906 in Newbedford, Mass.
Died: 5/7/1995 in Cape May N.J.
Married: Ruby May Turpin: born 1905
I believe his fathers name was Thomas Tillotson from England
If you have any info please contact me here or by email at mteagle31@yahoo.com

Zoller Smazak

kathleenlopez69 — 16 Dec 2008 3:22:46 GMT

I am helping a friend with her genealogy research . She is searching for information about her grt. grandfather, Pavel or Paul Zoller who was born about 1880 and came to the USA sometime in the early 1900's. She is also searching for an Emile Smazak who would be her grandfather's half brother, also somewhere in the USA.
Kathleen

James Cole and Louise L'Obel (Daugther to Mathias de L'Obel) 1600s

scodeb — 20 Dec 2008 3:11:59 GMT

I found a reference today in a book titled The Jewel House by Deborah E. Harkness for a marriage between a James Cole in England - a silk trader - and Mathias de L'Obel's daughter Louisa L'Obel. I am including the first paragraph of a section containing information regarding this relationship below:

Page 19 and 20 from The Jewel House by Deborah E. Harkness.
Yale University Press, October 24, 2007

References were unavailable on line but the book is available on Amazon.

"FRIENDS AND FAMILY: THE LIME STREET COMMUNITY
In 1606 James Cole (1563-1628), a silk merchant and Flemish immigrant, married his second wife, Louisa de L’Obel, the daughter of the famous naturalist and physician Mathias de L’Obel, in the city of London. It was a moment that the local community and the European Republic of Letters were eager to celebrate. The groom was congratulated by friends at home and abroad for choosing a wife who was not only 'beautiful and loving' but also the daughter of a 'more diligent searcher after plants than Dioscorides.' One friend writing to Cole from the Continent treated the match as an ideal arrangement for the groom and his new father-in-law. He did not mention the bride at all, but commented only that the marriage must make Cole especially pleased because 'you have obtained a father-in-law with whom you can continually converse on a part of your studies.' When the Cole family and the L’Obel family became entwined in marriage, the ceremony gave formal permanence to the warm relationship that had existed between them for years in the central London neighborhood of Lime Street."

It is the first reference that I have found that names the daughter's name.

I hope it assists others with the question of is there a Cole and L'Obel connection? It certainly is not the James Cole who went to America in 1633.

Debbie Scott

iso bio mother

toddloos — 19 Dec 2008 5:41:07 GMT

male born 08-23-67 in lincoln nebraska at bryan memorial hospital,mothers last name thought to be peterson,petersan ,pederson or jackson any info would be appreciated

USA immigration from 1918

deirdre534 — 10 Sep 2008 8:02:02 GMT

I hope someone can help me with this.
In 1910 my grandma emigrated from Ireland to the US.
She stayed until 1918 and did not take out US citizenship during that time. She was in employment as a nanny for those years.
The story we have is that she came back to Ireland during 1918 for an extended holiday, but was unable to get back as the US closed immigration whilst she was away.
Now I have searched the Web for changes to US immigarion law at about this time but have not really come up with anything to back this up. Grandma was fully literate and of good character, so there would have been nothing detimental uner the law as I understand it at that time to prevent her returning.
Can anyone tell me if some legislation along the lines of closing or limiting immigration was passed at about that time?
Any help on this would be greatly appreciated.

'Margory Mary Cruwys

arweledwards — 9 Jul 2008 7:37:43 GMT

Hi,
I'm looking for any info regarding Margory/Marjorie Mary Cruwys.
Margory was born in Ston Easton,Somerset and the birth registered in Clutton, Somerset,England in June 1908. British records do not show marriage or death records for her. We wonder if she emigrated to the USA? Does anyone have any info re marriage or descendants. Anything would help.
Please note that Cruyws has occasionally been spelt as Crewys, and that Margory has also sometimes been spelt as Marjorie!
Kind Regards

Paul Wick - Bristol U.K.

Patrick Haveron 1860 US Federal Census Look up Please

julieb611 — 14 Dec 2008 1:53:29 GMT

Thanks in advance for any help you can give me.

I was wondering if anyone could look up the 1860 United States Federal record for me. I only have the UK membership and have hit a brick wall. It comes up as a hit but I cant read it.

I have a Patrick Haveron & Sarah Haveron (nee Napier) who came from Ireland to England and they apparently had 22 children but I cant find any register of them being born in England and are not on any Census upto 1901.

I also have no idea where in Ireland they came from so this hit is the only bit of hope I have.

Any ideas of where to start looking would be great.

Julie

New York passenger lists

elkemurphy — 16 Dec 2008 12:18:31 GMT

How do I search passenger list after 1957? Thank you

Immigration look up plese

oakham61 — 7 Dec 2008 4:54:52 GMT

I am looking for Sidral Braddick who i believe left England for New York also for his sister Mary and her husband James Taynton

Thanks for your assistance

FIORETTI-CAVO-

enzo27 — 14 Dec 2008 12:50:12 GMT

Frenchman searches descendants from Cesare FIORETTI born in 1914 in Southern Italy,fisherman in 1934 in IMPERIA(Nothern Italy) He might emigrate to America in 1945 to join
His brother in Law Alfonso CAVO settled in New York City

Pattberg Family

samolra1 — 25 Nov 2008 2:14:21 GMT

I am looking for family of Christian Pattberg 1853-1907. He was married to Mary(Maria) Eidenbach. They had Alma, Lydia, Otto(Adolph)and Hedwig. They both were born in Germany and came to the US. Their children were born in US.

Immigration look-up Ben Armitage please.

jackarmitage31 — 10 Dec 2008 12:30:08 GMT

I am looking for Ben Armitage born Holmfith Yorkshire 3 July 1846. Living in Bradford in the 1881 census, possibly there as late as 1889 but ??
He was a woollen carding overlooker. It is said "he went to America" and is not in the 1891 census.
Liverpool would be the nearest port.
Thank you for any assistance.
Jack Armitage.

Frisk

nilslindgren — 26 Nov 2008 7:08:10 GMT

My mother's uncle Gustaf Adolf Frisk emigrated to USA in 1892 when he was 17 years old. I have not been able to trace him over there. Would be grateful for any information about his life in the US.

Nils

Searching for Lennon family from Scotland - tips please

JulieDelargySeenan — 1 May 2008 3:11:18 GMT

Hi

I am looking for some tips on where to start as the amount of "try us" places online has bamboozled me!

I am trying to find out where my great-great-grandfather ended up when he got the boat to America around 1914-ish.

His name was John Lennon and he was born around 1873 in Motherwell, Scotland.

He left Scotland around 1914 (possibly via Queenstown Ireland) with, or closely followed by his daughter Lizzie Lennon (born 1894).

I have a vague recollection of being told by my great-gran about relatives in Philadelphia, but cannot be sure of that.

I am very curious to what happened to him as he married for the 2nd time and had a child (my GG) in 1913, then went to America with only 1 of hs older daughters in 1914 and, I'm told, never ever came back.

Any tips on where to start would be great. Thanks

What happened to Frank Hydon

melissahancock_1 — 10 Nov 2008 8:09:13 GMT

Hi,

I am trying to find out what happened to Frank Hydon, who was born in Coventry around 1879 and 1880. Apparently he emigrated to America.

Would be very interested in finding out what happened to him.

Thanks
Melissa Hancock

How do I find a great aunt in USA when I only have her Maiden Name?

gw0awt_1 — 16 Aug 2008 2:47:33 GMT

I'm looking for my Great Aunt Elizabeth Ann Pope who was born in 1880 in Chiswick, Middlesex, England. Her parentage are John Isaac Pope and Louisa Marshall of CHiswick, Middlesex. John Isaac Pope was a Builder in Chiswick.
Elizabeth Ann married an American whose name is not known by her last surviving niece. Elizabeth had 4 brothers, my grandfather was her 3rd youngest brother.
If there is anyone out there that can help me complete this family please leave a message. Thank you

irish immigrant help please

bossmanglasgow2006 — 1 Sep 2008 4:58:56 GMT

were can i find out any thing about my ggf,who was in usa 1882, or 1883,and died in skid row poss,new york,after 1900 if poss,can you email me with info at,bossmanglasgow2006@yayoo.com or leave measage on roots web thanks in addvance.im in scotland.

Jane Griffith Cooke born kilkenny Ireland to Canada Widowed and on to the USA

jrmcginn1 — 27 Nov 2008 8:08:29 GMT

Sarha Jane Griffith eloped with my GGGF Robert Cooke about 1825. They fled Ireland for Upper Canada with Sarah Jane, then 16, disowned for marrying beneath her class.
Robert had been an estate gardener hired by Richard Griffith.

They settled in Brockville Elizabethtown and had 5 children there 1828-1837. My GGM Jane Cooke was among them.
About 1840-45 Robert Cooke died leaving Jane destitute.
Appeals to the wealthy Griffiths in Ireland were ignored so she had no option but to farm out the children to Robert's relatives who had settled the same area.
She left Canada with an American fellow she married with more children somewhere in the USA .She never saw her Canadian children again.
So Looking for a marriage of Sarah Jane or just Jane Griffith or Cooke in the 1840s with a similar story..
Anyone?
Rob McGinn in Thunder Bay Ontario

HELP PLEASE

leehayes534 — 20 Nov 2008 11:44:06 GMT

Hi I'm trying to help my daughter inlaw her grandmother is searching for her brides maid she last saw her in July 1956 when she left Australia to go to America her name is Sonja Klaas but could have been useing the name Sonja Sten or Sonja Ketola Sonja would have been born app 1933 any help would be greatly appreciated
Lee

Mitchell's from Scotland

ez1979 — 22 Oct 2008 1:17:33 GMT

Im looking for information on Harry Mitchell who moved from Scotland to the states. His mother Magaret Elgin Amanda Smith married Alfred Mitchell in 1933 in Scotland. I have no idea where to start looking for relatives in the states. Any info or help would be much appreciated.

Erin

NN X David Johannes Senekal

AdelleJerling — 11 Nov 2008 2:11:48 GMT

I am looking for information on a mystery woman married in South Africa to David Johannes Senekal (*26/1/21 +03/12/68)
They had three daughters, one of which is named Brenda. They probably left SA for the USA with their mother. Please can anyone help? I can put Brenda in contact with her stepbrother Dave.

US Public Records Index

thomsonteaching — 9 Nov 2008 7:53:44 GMT

HELP!
I would be grateful if someone could help me in explaining how the US public records indexes work. There appear to be on dates on them. How would I know which years they are from.

MacLellan Family Please Help

FawnLaffin69 — 7 Nov 2008 6:12:55 GMT

I am looking for the family of

Donald Clifford MacLellan (Master Captian) for over 30 years, or any informatio about him and his family.
He had 6 Children. I know of 3.

Donald MacLellan was born 1908 in Port Hope Ontario and died December 29th 1995 in FLorida USA.
He was rasied in Michigan USA. He was the son of Alexander Eddie MacLellan and Mary Isabella (Bella) Ebere.
Alex died Young and Mary took there 5 Children to Michigan to live in 1917.
Other Children Names Where:
1) Unknown
2) Alexzander Eddie MacLellan b1908
3) Florence Mary B MacLellan b1911
4) Walter Frederick MacLellan b 1915

Donald C MacLellan married Sadonia Neoma Ebear
I know of 3 children
1) Michael Edward MacLellan b1934 in Detrit Michiga Married Betty Ruth Leonard
2) Donna MacLellan b1941 d1975 in Michigan
3) Gordon Frederick MacLellan b1945 d1975 in a Ship Wreak.
(Fitzgearld)

Any Information You can Reach me at fawnsfamilytree@hotmail.com

Andrew Millar BLAIR b. Feb. 1874

whblair1 — 3 Nov 2008 4:54:43 GMT

Andrew was born in Yorkshire in 1874 and was one of 6 siblings born to Alexander & Margaret BLAIR.
I am told that he migrated to USA where he was a reporter on a newspaper. I am lead to belive that he and a daughter returned to England at some stage to visit his ill mother.
My Grandfather William was the next older sibling and emigrated to New Zealand in 1919 with his wife and family.

Any help to follow this branch will be appreciated. Thanks. W@allace Blair.

New passenger lists database on line from US to UK

Andrea_Ruddick — 1 Nov 2008 9:04:20 GMT

I have a Maria Dellino arriving in the UK from New York in 1952. Her intended address in the UK is an Air Base Squadron, APC London. Is there any way I can find out more about the destination, people involved and a link back to the US? I am assuming that as she was listed as a housewife that she had married an airman (American) and joined him over here. But as her intended place of permanent residence is the US does that mean they went back again at some point? I'm getting the feeling that these people are not related in any way to my UK Dellinos!!??

Any advice greatly appreciated!!!

And why did my message get moved?!!

Isaac Travis b1853 Lancashire UK

berylffooks — 31 Oct 2008 12:30:07 GMT

I would like to contact any descendants of Isaac Travis who was born in Brown Bank, Butterworth (Rochdale) in 1853. He emigrated to America on the SS British Princess on the 13th May 1891, and arrived in Philadelphia on the 24th May 1891.
He was entered in the ships passenger list as a weaver aged 38, and he left behind his wife Mary Hannah Wilkinson and two young daughters. Mary and her daughter Bertha were still in Lancashire in 1901.

I have no more details of him after 1891 and would love to know more. Does anyone have Isaac in their family tree?

Geraldine Patricia Sutton moved to USA. How do I find any records?

teresapearcy1 — 26 Oct 2008 10:27:35 GMT

My second cousin Geraldine Patricia Stratton born 1934 left England as an adult (her parents remained in London)and was known to have married her first husband who was a sailor called Jerry ??. Her second husband Don ?? was a police chief of Nevada. Believe he was kidnapped by 2 armed gangsters in America at some point.

She died in the USA 03 Sep 1988..we think

How can I find any record of her marriage in the USA please?

Teresa

Rudolph Bauer from West Derby to USA

Alan_Heinecke — 29 Sep 2008 11:00:02 GMT

Trying to find any decendants of a Rudolf Franz Bauer born in West Derby Lancashire who may have gone to New York? Brother Charles Bauer also may have gone to USA too?
Sister Gertrude married Ebeneezer Wentzel and also may have gone to USA?
Parents were Margaret Coombs born Liverpool Lancashire and Rudolph Bauer a Watchmaker born in Austria.
Please get in touch with a Coombes decendant in Australia

Rachel Lane

Brithdir123 — 16 Oct 2008 5:03:32 GMT

On the UK 1901 census, Rachel is aged 26 and listed as being born in the USA [c1875]. Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks
Roy

Looking for family in US (SCHLEIFER)

rsegoly — 18 Feb 2008 11:44:21 GMT

Hello,

My great grandfather immigrated from Romania (Dorohoi) to US in 1902.
My mom's grandfather joined as well, but during the journey, while being in London, decided to go back to Romania, and eventually all family immigrated to Israel, after world war II.

I am keen to find the other part of the tribe in US, I know they arrived to Pittsburgh.
I know the names of some of the original family members, from searches on Internet.
Year 1903 ship Ivernia port of Boston
Father Abraham (43) and mother Feige (38)
Children Chane (18) Mindle (13) Usher (9) Chaim (4)

One of the daughters married later Samuel Hyman
The family mentioned Kalman Kahan as their keen in Pittsburgh when arriving.

Anyone has any clues about what happened after?

Roni
Mortiz joined a year later via Ellis Island

Wenis Family

VikkiandFamily — 12 Oct 2008 2:12:03 GMT

My great-grandfather Tomas (Thomas) Wenis born approx. 1870 left Suwalken, Russia with Mikolai (Michael?) Wenis (dob approx. 1877) to come to America. They departed on March 21, 1897 from Hamburg, Germany & arrived in New York, New York on April 6, 1897. Both were laborers. I am looking for any information. Thomas married Harriet (Hattie) Jeffers. It seems they lived in CT most of the time but did spend time in PA. I have NO OTHER information on Mikolia.
Thank you.

USA from Sweden

bmsanger — 5 Oct 2008 10:30:25 GMT

Looking for any information on a Charles and Hannah Petterson with son Arvid who came to the USA in about 1888

Towns named Carmel in the US

Peacham74 — 22 Jul 2008 7:36:28 GMT

How many towns are named " Carmel " in the United States ?
I know of Carmel IN and Carmel NY , are there any others ?

Isac Korkala -- Finland to USA

eija_kontio — 30 Sep 2008 9:36:01 GMT

Hi,
I am looking for information of Isac Korkala, he was born 18.1.1880 Temmes, Oulu, Finland
If you have any information I woud be very pleased. You can answer me to my email eija.kontio@luukku.com

John Harrison and wife Abigail Price Harrison

Bev Harrison — 1 Oct 2008 9:11:04 GMT

John Harrison (b.1819, Leeds England) mar. in Toronto to Abigail Price Harrison(b.1825, Dublin, IRE-died 1917 in Minneapolis, buried in Nebraska). John had a brother, William 1815-1903-buried in Ontario. John donated land for the municipal buildings in St.Mary's Ontario. We know Abigail gave birth to most of her thirteen children in St. Mary's,and she lived in Alberta, Canada; Nebraska; Seattle, WA; Minneapolis, MN. Most of their decendants are in Canada and the US but we want to find them all!!(of course)
Their Harrison children born 1844-1870 are: Thomas P.(a contractor; Elinor "Nell" Harrison Richardson; William; John: Oliver Price: Edward Audred; Emma Elizabeth Harrison Averill; Martha Abigail Harrison Rugg; Charles Henry (my great great grandfather); Wesley Redshaw; Rowland Ward; and Morley Puncho.

Help with Passenger List

mrerhart — 23 Sep 2008 7:39:38 GMT

Need some help. Was it common for a wife and her kids to come to America without her husband(who must have come before her)?
My family James McKain b 1845 ireland
wife - Mary b 1857
sons - James 1877 and Charles 1879

Here is the passenger list that has Mary, son James and Charles plus Francis(who I don't have a record for but on the 1910 census Mary reports having 3 children)
Here is the passenger list: http://content.ancestry.com/Browse/View.aspx?dbid=7488&p...
You will see their name is spelled McCain which was a common alternate spelling.
What do you think? I'm a relative novice at this.

Alexander and Elizabeth GRAY, USA

helendelilla — 30 Aug 2008 8:04:47 GMT

Alexander (b: 1918) and Elizabeth (b: 1922) moved to the USA from Australia - some time after 1957. I am trying to seek descendants of this family.

NELLIE COULTAS b1893 Bradford Yorks

margaretperfect — 26 Aug 2008 4:36:00 GMT

I am trying to find out about Nellie Coultas who was my Great Aunt. She was born in Bradford Yorkshire in 1893 and her parents were Stainforth Coultas and Ann Townend. Her siblings were Elizabeth, Milfred (my Grandfather) and Lawrence. I think her husband's name was Emmett but I do not know his surname. They (or she) emmigrated to the USA and she had a daughter and a son. The son , I believe,went to Westpoint then married and had a son that the family called Squirt who I am told went into the Church. Squirt married Victoria and lived in Elizabeth New Jersey. To the best of my knowledge these facts are correct but I don't know for certain.

Edward McAlhone b 1897 Gateshead

philsmith24 — 30 Aug 2008 10:59:17 GMT

We are trying to locate an Edward (Ned) McAlhone (McElhone) who may have emigrated to USA about 1920. He was born in Gateshead, England in 1897, son of Charles and Bridget McAlhone. If anyone has access to emigration records and could look him up we would be most grateful.
Many thanks
Phil and Lin

Charles Owen, Missouri

Owen — 16 Jul 2005 5:27:40 GMT

Sound familier to anyone? Charles Owen Jr and Robert Owen were sons born to him in 1914 and 1916.
Charles Owen's father worked for the railroad and farmed I believe he had a brother named Oscar and that Oscar moved to California. Another brother moved to Texas.

ROSE EDITH COURQUIN

cjbrits — 8 Sep 2008 12:20:03 GMT

I'm looking for my Great Aunt ROSE EDITH COURQUIN born 1883 in Manor Park, London, she came to New York Oct 1907. Her parents were Samuel & Elizabeth Courquin, Rutland Rd, East Ham, London. In 1910 or 1911 she was in Mt. Kisco, NY. and she may have lived in Noroton Heights, Stamford, Connecticut. No one in England seems to know what happened to her..Did she get married? Can anyone out there can solve this mystery for me...Thank You...Chris Courquin, Michigan, USA.

DOUGALD TEMPLETON

lauriemclaren1 — 12 Sep 2008 8:58:24 GMT

My Great Grandfather Dougald Templeton emigrated to America about 1901,although he was born in Scotland he was living in Liverpool before he sailed, as far as I know he worked for the Anglo American Oil Company, he had trained and worked as a marine engineer so I presume he would have got a job working on the oil fields maintaining the machinery.

His wife died so Dougald sailed back to Liverpool about 1903/4 to care for his children, I have tried finding information on the sailing lists but to no avail, also are there records for the oil company that can be searched.

Any information regarding his short stay in America would be greatly appreciated.

thanks

Laurie

mirian lucey

dawndean59 — 13 Apr 2008 9:21:28 GMT

Looking for Mirian Lucey relatives, Mirian went to America in 1899 as a young girl with John Tiller the girls then called the Brown Ponie's, she came back to England a couple of times, last time at the age of 75 in 1954, she is my great great aunt, can anyone help

How Do I Find Relatives of Captain James Joseph PEARCE

keithwjones156 — 3 Sep 2008 11:31:56 GMT

I have experience of researching UK records but not USA. I am helping a friend research her great grandfather.

Captain James Joseph PEARCE born 1872 Brooklyn, New York, USA
Death 12 Oct 1966 Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, England, UK.

He was a well known horseman.

His father was wounded in Civil War died when JJP was 15 say circa 1887.
JJP was eldest of six children.

He eloped to England with his bride 1902, she was a member of a well known banking family in New York. She was Margaret Sarah PERKINS also known as Peggy, born 6 Jan 1882. He got married in a church in a country village outside New York City, called Spoyten Duyvil in 1902.

I have all the details of his life after 1902, what I would like now is details of his parents and the other 5 children. What is the best way to find this out.

Thank you.

Keith

Henry and Cynthia Belfield - why did they immigrate to the US?

Kimkinahan — 31 Aug 2008 10:50:36 GMT

Any information on why Henry born abt.1786 and Cynthia Wharton Belfield b1785 immigrate to the US with their 5 children?
Children:
Thomas (b 8 Aug 1807)
William (10 Jun 1809- 10 Apr 1900)
female - A. Belfield b1813
Henry (1815 in England - 1890 in Pa)
female - C. Belfield b1818
From the information I have gathered, Cynthia came over to Baltimore with the children in 1820. Did Henry travel ahead to the US? The son Henry b1815 went on to found H.Belfield & Co. a Brass Foundry.
Any information would be most appreciated.
Kim Belfield K.

Has anyone ever heard of a last name of : O' dennison ?--came to US

jamesanavvet — 5 Sep 2008 10:31:40 GMT

Has anyone in : USA, ENGLAND, SCOTLAND OR EVEN IRELAND, ever heard of the last Name of " O'dennison " ?

This last name came to this country in the 1800 thru early 1900's and married into the "Mode" family, we think this O'dennison was a female named " Mollie or Mattie " and married a " Frederick or Frederick E. Mode ". I keep hitting walls, when i try looking these names up.

Any Help, would be appreciated in advance and if I could return the favor just ask me!!!

Konrad Matz m Anna Berger. Germany

dixon58315 — 1 Feb 2008 11:56:15 GMT

Seeking any information on Anna Berger b 1812 who came to USA in 1855. She married Konrad Matz in Germany. He either died in Germany or on the trip to USA. Their children were George , John , Jacob, Peter,Phillip, David and a daughter Elizabeth. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Emihamn lookup

pbeckstrand_1 — 5 Sep 2008 7:49:11 GMT

I am looking for information on Johannes Svensson 5/15/1862, wife Britta Maja Johannesdotter 5/14/0864 and son Karl Gustaf 6/11/1887. Can you tell me if they are came to America from Sweden? I have a possible date of March of 1893. Any emigration information would be highly appreciated. Peg

Emipass lookup

pbeckstrand_1 — 5 Sep 2008 7:57:40 GMT

I am looking to see if Johannes Göransson born 11/11/1798 came to Amerika and if so, where and how many family members came with him. Possibly leaving Sweden in 1858 from Skede

Frans and Axel Ekstrand

emorfiadakis — 2 Sep 2008 5:58:48 GMT

I try to find information on Frans and Axel Ekstrand. They were father and son and came from Sweden. Frans who was born in 1881 came to the US in 1919. Axel (I don't know when he was born perhaps around 1910-1915) was a seaman and he probably joined his father in the US. They both disappeared, and the family never found out what happened to them. Frans was my grandmother's brother. Does anyone know them?

Darvas relatives

OlieOilova — 11 Feb 2008 5:00:17 GMT

Im looking for Darvas relatives in USA.
My mothers father-Josef Darvas born 29.1.1914 in Hungary Tarcal had brothers and sisters.
One of brothers (I dont know his name)at war emigrated to USA.
Im looking for relatives...
Josef darvas father was Jan Darvas and mother Marie Darvas-maiden name hisó or hiszó.

Rose Seehafer Erdmann birth 1845-1850

tazsunfire — 22 Mar 2008 2:35:45 GMT

Looking for any information on Paul Seehafer's daughter Rose born in West Prussia and died in US. She married a man named Erdmann possibly in WI.

Duffy

geraldineha — 31 Aug 2008 3:54:24 GMT

Seeking information on Michael Duffy born in CRossmaglen, Co Armagh, Ireland in 1886 and died in Humboldt in 1940. Emigrated to U.S A in 1908 and never returned. Would love to see his photo and find his grave.

information re miner that died between August 1928 and May 1929

kmc06 — 27 Aug 2008 10:17:26 GMT

Seeking any information about an unknown male miner that died from accidentally eating rat poison . Incident may have happened at a mining cabin somewhere in the nortwestern states. May have been from Idaho.

Help finding great great uncle's name in America

pbeckstrand_1 — 20 Aug 2008 4:40:39 GMT

I am looking for help to find my great great uncle's name in America. His birth name was Johannes Göransson born March 3, 1853. He emigrated April 12, 1858 from Karlstorp, Jönköpings lan (Smaland) Sweden to NordAmerika
Göran Jonas Johannesson father 6 Nov. 1822
Christina Maria Johannesdotter mother 10 Oct. 1830
Helena Christina Göransdotter sister 2 Nov. 1855
Thanks Peg

Millard Francis Smith - Mary Kirkdale

SeanOConnell500 — 23 Aug 2008 3:28:53 GMT

Looking for info on the descendents of Millard Francis Smith 1853-1898 and Mary Kirkdale 1862-1935. Mary was born in Glasserton, Ayrshire, Scotland to William Kirkdale and Mary Curren. She had 1 Child out of wedlock before leaving Scotland to Robert Pretsell and at least 2 children with Millard. They were Ford Millard Smith 1888-1940 and Stewart (Stuart) Smith 1894-1969. Ford Married Pearl L 1893- and had at least 3 children and I don't know if Stewart married.
I'd like to know if I have any American cousins and maybe introduce them to their Scottish family.

Sean NZ

SAMUEL STORM BROADHEAD

margaretwilliams599 — 17 Aug 2008 11:24:26 GMT

Searching for information regarding SAMUEL STORM BROADHEAD, who came to Australia 1800's. He was commissioned by Australian Government as a Glassblower. Marrried Catherine Mc Guiness. Children were Lafayette Storm 1860, Albert Eugene Storm 1871, Eliza Storm 1873, Kate Storm 1876,Samuel Storm 1879, Albert Allen Storm 1881, Allan Storm 1885.
I believe Samuel came from Boston, USA, but have no details prior to this.
It would be fantastic to receive further history.
Thank You
Margaret.

Hills in Montana, Nebraska and South Dakota

GypsieHill — 15 Aug 2008 8:49:28 GMT

Looking for Walter Scott Hill and his family. He has two sons that i can find, Manley Sears Hill b:1894 d:1952; Arthur Walter Hill b:1881 d:1942.
Can some one tell me who they married, there childrens names, spouse, where they were from, died, ect.? Please help. Thanks Gypsie Hill

stanley cooper pestell

dalesusan73 — 6 Aug 2008 12:47:00 GMT

Trying to find out when Stanley Cooper Pestell left th UK for America. last seen on 1891 Census in the UK.His parents were John Pestell and Celia Franklin. he was born n buckinghamshire in 1877. Any info as to what happened to him appreciated.

How do I find current day relations in the US?

sweedie711 — 20 Jul 2008 12:01:59 GMT

My mother-in-law's sister was a war bride from England at the end of World War 2. We believe that she had at least one child and that they lived in Florida. Her maiden name was Margaret Wood and she was born in Dewsbury in Yorkshire in 1928. I believe that Margaret passed away quite some time ago, but we'd like to find any cousins that are still alive. I know how to find older records, but can anyone point me in some useful directions for finding current records? Many thanks in advance for all assistance provided!

joseph w parker born 1874 and harry parker born 1884

RachelLowe48 — 1 Aug 2008 12:59:44 GMT

hi i am looking for information on a joseph w parker born 1874 and a harry parker 1884, they are brother and both of them immigrated to the u.s and i just wanted to find out hwat happened to them, whether they married and had any children. his parents were a john parker born 1850 and mother hannah sutton born 1850 and they had four sisters eliza e born 1878, elizabeth born 1885, annie born 1890 and edith born 1894 and they had two brothers a george born 1882 and a jess born 1881/died 1881. they were born in wellingborough, northamptonshire in england.
i just want to find out more about what happened to them, if any one can help me in any way i would really appreciate it

thanks
rachel

George Kent

JaniceKent56 — 13 Jan 2008 8:50:15 GMT

Does anyone have any information about George Kent, born about 1874, son of Stephen and Sarah(Crossman)Kent in Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada. We believe that he moved to the US in his adult life. His mother Sarah was born about 1855, daughter of James and Jane(Bickerton)Crossman of Dorchester, Westmoreland, New Brunswick. Sarah was married to Stephen Kent May 13, 1873 in Amherst, Nova Scotia, they had two sons George and Stephen. Her husband died in a workplace accident on July 8, 1878.(He was the son of Stutley(or Stukely) and Elizabeth(Worden)Kent. Sarah and Stephen's youngest son (Stephen) was given up for adoption to James and Helen Allen in 1880(renamed Arthur Allen). Sarah and son George were living with her widowed mother-in-law on the 1881 Nova Scotia Census. Only George is still living with Elizabeth Kent on the 1891 NS Census and I have not been able to find if Sarah remarried or if she died. Sarah's husband Stephen is buried with his parents in Amherst, Nova Scotia but I have found no record indicating that Sarah is buried there too. (Sarah is the granddaughter of David and Sarah(Wry)Crossman. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

NEED MORE INFO ABOUT MY FAMILY - Any info is so appreciated

arie166 — 4 Aug 2008 6:48:01 GMT

Hello

I have been trying to find out information about my family in the States and am trying to speak to any relatives of theirs. I only recently found out about all these names and am desperate to speak to anyone!

I am seeking information about :

* Cohen Morris 68 y Mar 7 1933 - death cert # 5932 Manhattan

* Irving Steinberg, born about 1917 in New York - living in Philadelphia in 1930 that is the son of Hannah Cohen and Max(well) Steinberg.

* Roslyn Steinberg, born about 1919 in New York. Living in Philadelphia in 1930 that is the daughter of Hannah Cohen and Max(well) Steinberg.

* Nathan Cohen born about 1922 in New Jersey - Living in Camden NJ in 1930 that is the son of Louis Cohen and Fannie Moskowitz (Louis was the son of Morris Cohen.

Oatley surname

rhyssmum — 19 Jul 2008 4:33:31 GMT

I am an Oatley by birth and live in the UK. I have been trying to research the name as a whole, not just my obvious ancestors. I understand there are a lot of Oatleys in the US and would love to hear from anyone who has the name in their family.

(Sarah) Jane Griffith born Ireland about 1808

jrmcginn1 — 12 Jul 2008 4:42:47 GMT

Hello
A shot in the dark!
My GGGF Robert Cooke was a gardener on the estate of Richard Griffith, Maiden Hall, Kilkenny Ireland.
He made himself very unpopular by eloping with Ricahrd's daughter Jane when she was about 16 years of age .
They came over 1825-9 to settle Brockville in then Upper Canada now Eastern Ontario .
They raised 5 children all born Brockville John 1828, Elizabeth 1831, Joseph 1833, Sarah Jane 1836,( my GGM) and Catherine in 1837.

Robert Cooke died of TB in the late 1830s or 1840s in Brockville ... I have not found any info on his death .
Jane Cooke, desparate widow, farmed out the children to Robert Cooke's relatives in that area and she quickly left and remarried an American ..Spent the rest of her days in the USA and had more children with him.
I dont know his name or the children but apparently one of them did contact the Cooke half brothers in Leeds Grenville/Brockville area. Apparaently he also tried to connect to Griffith back in Ireland but he was not successful as far as I know.
If anyone can relate to this sad tale please get in touch
I am anxious to find out the names involving the second marriage, where she died etc.
Rob McGinn, Cooke / Griffith descendent

Hart name

davidrhall_1 — 8 Jul 2008 8:38:39 GMT

People sometime in early 1800 or before some people came from Sweden and in America changed their name to Hart. It would be helpful to know the Swedesh name they had. One person was Charles M. Hart, born about 1869 in Nebraska, but his parents were born in Sweden. If you can help with this name, please let me know.

William McIntyre / Birthplace: Scotland

11944 — 13 Jul 2008 6:09:14 GMT

Not related, in MY research came across this info,
FYI ONLY

Name: William McIntyre
Home in 1920: U S A M P Graham,
U S Military Forces, Panama Canal Zone
Age: 27 years
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1893
Birthplace: Scotland
Father's Birth Place: Scotland
Mother's Birth Place: Scotland
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Male
Year of Immigration: 1919